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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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